I used a 1/4 x 20 grade 5 with a nyloc nut and loctite. I did buy a 1/4 x
28 and didn't use it cause the one I took out was 20 tpi.
I can change it though. If I pin it per Peter C's recommendation should I
drill it through the machined groove and the column shaft 90 degrees off the
clamp bolt hole? What do I use to hold the pin in place? Or use maybe a
3/16 grade 5 bolt?
I knew I should have gotten a drill press.
Phil Nase
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa
| Do not cheap out on this spot.
| Use a new bolt, grade 5 at least and a nyloc nut.
| 1/4 x 28 as per OEM.
| No 1/4 x 20 stainless bolts here please.
| If this bolt loosens up or the nut comes off, the bolt will work out and
| hit the frame. Usually on a hard turn, once it gets jammed into the
| frame, you don't steer or you jerk it the other way and loose control.
| It has not happened to me but I did buy a wrecked 69, wrecked because
| the bolt came out and hit the frame.
| I also know of a guy who rolled his Bugeye because the bolt came out,
| hit the frame and he jerked the wheel the other way, lost control and
| rolled it on a curve.
| Check those bolts at every oil change please.
| As Phil said, it should slip in with little effort or just a very slight
| tap. Do not hammer it because something is not lined up if you have to
| beat it in. There is a slot for the bolt. It the bolt is tight, there
| should be no play in the steering column.
|